Active-assisted finger strengthening exercises 

For all exercises below, person should be in seated or standing.

1. Active-assisted finger flexion 

Movements strengthened: Finger flexion. 

Suitable for: 0-2/5 finger flexion strength. 

Instructions: 

• Hold the involved finger with your other hand gently bend the finger 
• Hold for 5 seconds and slowly straighten. Hold it for another 5 seconds 
• Repeat 10 times 

2. Active-assisted finger abduction 

Movements strengthened: Finger abduction. 

Suitable for: 0-2/5 finger abduction strength. 

Instructions: 

• Spread the fingers and using the other hand, pull fingers further apart. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly return 
• Repeat 10 times 

For active-assisted movement, encourage as much independent movement as possible. 

Where movement should be felt: 

Both exercises should be felt in the finger and forearm muscles